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Type : ruines antiques
Rating : 4.4 (20 reviews)
Period : romane

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The aqueduct of Cherchell was built during the Roman era to channel water from Menaceur, near Chenoua, to Caesarea Mauretaniae, then the capital of the province of Mauretania Caesariensis.

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It is the longest Roman aqueduct in Africa; it is 40 km long and 35 m high. It is in a remarkable state of conservation.

A close-up view of the aqueduct

The aqueduct of Cherchell was built during the Roman era to channel water from Menaceur, near Chenoua, to Caesarea Mauretaniae, then the capital of the province of Mauretania Caesariensis.

Description

It is the longest Roman aqueduct in Africa; it is 40 km long and 35 m high. It is in a remarkable state of conservation.

A close-up view of the aqueduct

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Last Update: 27 September 2024